"Who said I was judging?" The retort is quick, and she wonders if it really matters to him or he's just trying to make conversation. He's not as easy to read as most other people she meets. After all, flattery usually gets her everywhere with others, but she's not about to come out and actually say that.

"Compliments sound better than admitting you were the first person sitting all alone that I saw, don't you think?" Her tone stays light and playful, not wanting to offend him since he's actually willing to dance with her. She's not sure many other people here would be.